150+ Popular Arabic American Names with Meanings

Are you an Arabic parent living in America and searching for the perfect name for your baby? Look no further!

We’ve put together a list of 150+ popular Arabic American names with meanings for boys, girls, and even gender-neutral options. These names are the perfect combination of Arabic heritage with an American touch, perfect for your little one.

Scroll down to find the suitable name for your little one, and don’t forget to share your favorite name in the comments below – we’d love to hear from you!

Arabic American Boy Names

1. Aariz (عارض): Rain-bearing cloud
2. Aasim (عاصم): Protector, Defender
3. Adam (آدم): First man, Made from earth
4. Amir (أمير): Prince, Commander
5. Aziz (عزيز): Powerful, Dear
6. Cairo: Victorious
7. Elias (إلياس): The Lord is my God
8. Emir (أمير): Prince, Commander
9. Fares (فارس): Knight, Horseman
10. Hadi (هادي): Guide, Leader
11. Hamid (حامد): Praiseworthy
12. Haris (حارث): Guardian, Watchman
13. Ibrahim (إبراهيم): Father of many
14. Idris (إدريس): Studious, Prophet Enoch
15. Jaden: God has heard
16. Jamil (جميل): Beautiful
17. Jaxon: God has been gracious
18. Jayden: God has heard
19. Jibril (جبريل): Gabriel, Angel of revelation
20. Jude: Praised
21. Kareem (كريم): Generous, Noble
22. Khalil (خليل): Friend, Companion
23. Kian: Ancient
24. Mahmoud (محمود): Praiseworthy
25. Malik (مالك): King
26. Maz: Short form of various names
27. Naeem (نعيم): Comfort, Ease
28. Nasir (ناصر): Helper, Protector
29. Omar (عمر): Flourishing, Long-lived
30. Raheem (رحيم): Compassionate, Merciful
31. Rami (رامي): Archer
32. Rashid (رشيد): Rightly guided
33. Rayan (ريان): Gate of Heaven
34. Rayden: Modern invented name
35. Riaz (رياض): Gardens, Meadows
36. Rizwan (رضوان): Satisfaction, Acceptance
37. Samir (سمير): Companion in evening talk
38. Tarek (طارق): Morning star, Knocker
39. Yasin (ياسين): A chapter in the Quran
40. Zahir (ظاهر): Shining, Luminous
41. Zaid (زيد): Growth, Abundance
42. Zain (زين): Beauty, Grace
43. Zavier: Bright, Splendid
44. Zayd (زيد): Growth, Abundance
45. Zayn (زين): Beauty, Grace

Arabic American Girl Names

1. Aaliyah (عالية): Exalted, Sublime
2. Amalina (أمالينا): Our hopes
3. Amani (أماني): Wishes, Aspirations
4. Amara (عمارة): Eternal
5. Amina (أمينة): Trustworthy, Honest
6. Anisa (أنيسة): Friendly
7. Areej (أريج): Fragrance
8. Aria (آريا): Noble
9. Aya (آية): Miracle, Sign
10. Ayla (أيلا): Moonlight
11. Basma (بسمة): Smile
12. Dana (دانا): Wise
13. Dina (دينا): Judged
14. Eliana (إليانا): My God has answered
15. Fadia (فادية): Savior
16. Farah (فرح): Joy
17. Fatima (فاطمة): One who abstains
18. Gigi: Earth worker (commonly short for names like Georgina)
19. Haifa (هيفاء): Slender, Delicate
20. Hala (هالة): Halo
21. Halima (حليمة): Gentle, Mild-tempered
22. Hana (حناء): Happiness, Bliss
23. Huda (هدى): Guidance
24. Ibtisam (ابتسام): Smile
25. Iman (إيمان): Faith
26. Inara (إنارة): Illumination
27. Jameela (جميلة): Beautiful
28. Jenna (جنة): Heaven, Paradise
29. Karima (كريمة): Generous, Noble
30. Lamia (لامعة): Shining, Radiant
31. Lana (لانا): Gentle, Soft
32. Lara (لارا): Famous, Bright
33. Leila (ليلى): Night, Dark beauty
34. Lina (لينا): Tender, Delicate
35. Lubna (لبنى): Tree with fragrant flowers
36. Malika (ملكة): Queen
37. Manal (منال): Achievement
38. Mariam (مريم): Mary, mother of Jesus
39. Marwa (مروة): Flint stone
40. Maya (مايا): Illusion
41. Maysa (ميساء): Graceful
42. Maysoon (ميسون): Beautiful face and body
43. Nada (ندى): Dew
44. Nadia (نادية): Caller
45. Naila (نائلة): Acquirer
46. Naima (نعيمة): Tranquil, Comfortable
47. Najla (نجلا): Large-eyed
48. Noor (نور): Light
49. Nora (نورة): Light
50. Noureen (نورين): Light
51. Omaira (أميرة): Leader
52. Rabia (رابعة): Spring
53. Rahma (رحمة): Mercy
54. Rania (رانيا): Queen
55. Raya (راية): Flag
56. Reem (ريم): Gazelle
57. Rim (ريم): Gazelle
58. Rima (ريما): White antelope
59. Ruba (ربى): Hills
60. Rukia (رقية): Ascension
61. Saba (سبأ): Morning breeze
62. Salma (سلمى): Safe, Peaceful
63. Samia (سامية): Elevated, Lofty
64. Sara (سارة): Princess
65. Selma (سلمى): Safe
66. Serena: Tranquil
67. Shadia (شادية): Singer
68. Shakira (شاكرة): Grateful
69. Siham (سهام): Arrows
70. Suha (سها): Star
71. Sumaya (سمية): High above
72. Suzan (سوزان): Lily
73. Talia (تاليا): Dew from heaven
74. Thana (ثناء): Praise
75. Wafa (وفاء): Loyalty
76. Widad (وداد): Love
77. Yara (يارا): Small butterfly
78. Yasmina (ياسمينة): Jasmine flower
79. Yasmine (ياسمين): Jasmine flower
80. Zara (زارة): Princess, Flower
81. Zayna (زينة): Beauty

Gender Neutral Arabic American Names

1. Amal  (أمل): Hope
2. Ashraf (أشرف): Honorable
3. Aydin (أيدين): Enlightened
4. Basil (باسل): Brave
5. Dana (دانا): Wise
6. Emir (أمير): Prince, Commander
7. Farid (فريد): Unique
8. Harun (هارون): Exalted, Strong
9. Iman (إيمان): Faith
10. Jad (جاد): Generous
11. Jamal (جمال): Beauty
12. Layan (ليان): Softness, Gentleness
13. Mahdi (مهدي): Rightly guided
14. Miran (ميران): Prince
15. Noor (نور): Light
16. Qadir (قادر): Capable, Powerful
17. Rafi (رفيع): Exalted, Noble
18. Rami (رامي): Archer
19. Sahir (ساهر): Wakeful, Attentive
20. Sami (سامي): Elevated, Sublime
21. Tariq (طارق): Morning star, Knocker
22. Usama (أسامة): Lion
23. Wahid (وحيد): Unique, Singular
24. Yasin (ياسين): A chapter in the Quran
25. Yasir (ياسر): Easy, Wealthy
26. Zaid (زيد): Growth, Abundance
27. Zayn (زين): Beauty, Grace

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